Console Reconditioning and new T-Top on a 84 20'SF - Page 2

gofastsandman · #11 09-11-2007, 08:26 PM

Hey MBO,

Enjoy the time off. TTYS.
GFS

BigLew · #12 09-11-2007, 09:47 PM

Hey, MBO,

Thanks for the heads up. They are different than "spray rails!" Built with that downward deflection, I can definitely see how they can really do the job; actually deflecting the rising spray water back down to the water surface.

My dad owned a Thunderbird tri-hull by Formula. They used one on the old show "Flipper" that we watched back when we were kids. With basically a pretty deep V hull with smaller/shallower returns directing water coming up the hull back down, the boat was a very dry ride. The down side was that it would slap like crazy in a chop of any significant size.

I learned something new again today; a GOOD day! Just like so many past and so many more yet to come. - Thanks!

Bushwacker · #13 09-13-2007, 12:04 AM

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. . the boat was a very dry ride. The down side was that it would slap like crazy in a chop of any significant size.

Just a note of caution: This is why you won't find any "rails" on any Moesly design (The 19, 20, 21, 25 Seafari, or 27' hulls)! Every hull design is a compromise and his priority was the softest ride, not the driest. Potter added a spray rail when he stretched the 21 to make the 23. A friend who owned a 21 for over 25 years said the 23's had trouble staying up with him in rough seas, and he didn't cruise all that fast (~20 kts). He felt that the spray rail, which was the only major difference in the hulls, was the reason! One would expect the longer heavier 23 to ride better, not worse! I don't mind a little spray on the windshield, but I DO mind a hard ride!

mbo_1971 · #14 09-13-2007, 08:42 AM

interesting thoughts bushwhacker. something to think about - thanks.

gofastsandman · #15 09-13-2007, 08:20 PM

Hey Phan,

I`m off Belevdere and like to run Boynton inlet for bait . When ya goin out this weekend ? Maybe we could do a double boat run`n gun and cover some ground on the radio.

Best,
Sandy

mbo_1971 · #16 09-17-2007, 12:11 PM

hey sandy - sent you an email on measurements for the leaning post. Let me know if it works for you. If not I am going to put it up in the classifieds. thanks.....